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Ilongero, Tanzania

Full City Profile

17,342 Population 806/sq mi density
5,279 ft Elevation 1,609 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Ilongero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,279 ft (1,609 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6667°N, 34.8667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 87 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 125 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 130 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 127 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 65 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 86 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 122 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 86 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 112 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 135 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 45 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 32 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 80 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 141 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 107 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 89 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 117 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 128 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 73 km
Dec 21, 1996 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Ilongero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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